GSTR-5 is a monthly return that needs to be filed by Non-Resident Taxable Persons (NRTPs) who are registered under GST and conduct business transactions in India. These are individuals or entities from outside India who supply goods or services in India but do not have a fixed place of business here.
Every person registered as a Non-Resident Taxable Person under GST is required to file GSTR-5. This applies even if there were no business activities during a particular month (in which case a nil return needs to be filed).
Filing Frequency and Due Date:
GSTR-5 is a monthly return.
The due date for filing GSTR-5 is the 13th of the next month.